r/linuxmint • u/nardos_netro • 5h ago
Window 10 to Linux mint.
I am experience lag, blue screen so i am thinking to Change my operating system window to Linux. So i choose linux mint destro. Because my pc is hp Elitebook g3 840.
Is this good decision?
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u/stufforstuff 5h ago
You're on a Mint forum asking if you should use Mint instead of Windows. Hmmmmm, I wonder what the consensus will be? Let's tune in and watch shall we?
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u/Puzzleheaded-Risk761 5h ago
FreeBSD
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u/Cannot_choose_Wisely 56m ago
I tried this years back, it's not as straightforward as Mint. I don't think it even has a desk manager/ desktop does it, although I expect someone has produced a few distros with a GUI.
Regardless, why do you recommend it? Surely something from the Mint, Ubuntu, Debian stable is going to be of far more benefit to someone wondering what to do if they have problems transitioning?
I distro hopped a lot initially, settled on Pclinux for a few years but went to Mint after a few config problems. I have used Mint on all my PC's with the exception of Windows on two which I dual boot on one anyway. This was because a new PC came with it and I still keep MS office going as I used to have probs sometimes switching files to Openoffice.
Downside is that networking on Mint seems more temperamental and problematical these days, but it is in Windows too.
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u/wolfyreload 4h ago
If you're getting blue screens because of a physical hardware issue, switching your OS won't fix it. But if it's just Windows being Windows, Linux Mint could be a great alternative.
Before you make the jump though, I’d recommend making a list of the apps you use daily to see if they run natively on Linux or have good alternatives available. E.g. Microsoft Office does not run on Linux but there are alternatives like LibreOffice and OpenOffice.
Lastly, spend some time in the Linux Mint live environment and see if you like the look and feel of the system. Also check that things like your Wifi, bluetooth, sound, etc all works before you install.
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u/WD59_Cool 5h ago
I switched from windows 11 (ram hog) to mint and i highly recommend it! Everything is so much smoother, my computer boots faster, everything is just better. The only downside is if you play games, some may not be available, or you may have to run them through a compatibility layer. That’s the only downside, though. Everything else for me is amazing!
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u/whateverworks325 5h ago
Blue screen usually indicates a hardware issue.
Have you ever cleaned your notebook? Re-apply the thermal paste of the CPU/GPU?
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u/Comprehensive_Star79 4h ago
This is like asking a dog if he'd like a snack.
I like Mint, I would like to also try CachyOS, at the end of the day their core is the same and the actual difference between Distros is just about how they look and get used. Mint was very familiar and stupid easy with not many customizations given so it is a good first step to learn about Linux, and jump later onto another. Or for a job computer, whatever else
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u/beatbox9 3h ago
That is not the actual difference between the distros. The actual difference between distros is their package & repository maintenance and distribution strategies, especially for core OS software.
Calling CachyOS (a liberal rolling distro that focuses on packaging the latest versions of software optimized for modern hardware) and Mint (a conservative minor add-on to years' old Ubuntu LTS with a primary focus on keeping things unchanged for years especially for older hardware) is sort of missing the point of what defines a distro.
The superficial "how they look" is typically just minor theming most people can easily do themselves in a few minutes; and it's arguably the least important part of any distro.
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u/Comprehensive_Star79 1h ago
Shit that won't actual affect 99% of users in reality. Get used to people wanting to use Linux, not meddle with distros all day.
It is important for you, because you have experience and use your computer for perhaps more advanced uses, maybe programming, ML, and whatever else, so for you the newest packaged matter and is something you actively search for.
But for most actual users, wanting to use mails, work on their office suite, and do gaming and every day work, there is no real difference from a Rolling distro or more static ones. Cachy might have some gaming advantages by a slight margin FPS and stability wise, but even when it does, it is barely noticeable.
Actual humans want to install, and use. Customization has to be easy, light and consistent.
Cachy is good, Mint is good, Fedora is good, most of them are good.
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u/MetalDamo 3h ago
Do it. You won't regret.
Also go to the forums for assistance if needed. https://forums.linuxmint.com/
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u/whsfrdfvrgnwlf 1h ago
You haven't provided enough information to judge if its a good decision. If your plan is to play online games with anti-cheat its a bad decision. If your plan is to use software that is not available on Linux its also a bad decision.
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u/Perfect-Slip7041 1h ago
HPs can be a bit of a pain, figuring out the Bios. Once you get it set up proper, it's fine.
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u/MiserableMeeting3429 53m ago
Give it a try , although live usb it first ,see if its your cup of tea ,try other distros too before wiping the windows partition
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u/proverbialbunny 5h ago
Try it out with a live USB boot up and see if you like it. Ultimately it's up to you if you like it or another Linux distro more.